]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-watkins-mans-rescue-sleds-saving-lives-around-the-world-audio-photos/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Family-Run St. Martin Trailer Maker Has National Clientele [AUDIO, PHOTOS]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-family-run-st-martin-trailer-maker-has-national-clientele-audio-photos/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-family-run-st-martin-trailer-maker-has-national-clientele-audio-photos/#commentsThu, 27 Dec 2012 06:01:23 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=157505Continue reading…]]>There aren't very many companies making custom, low-bed trailers for huge pieces of equipment in the U.S, but a leader in the field is right here in our area. St. Martin's Palomino Manufacturing Corporation is today's "Made in Central Minnesota" business.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-family-run-st-martin-trailer-maker-has-national-clientele-audio-photos/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Princeton Company Ships Over 6 Million Cases of Liquor Worldwide in 2012 [AUDIO]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-princeton-company-boasts-3000-liquor-products-audio/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-princeton-company-boasts-3000-liquor-products-audio/#commentsThu, 20 Dec 2012 06:17:07 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=156476Continue reading…]]>Some of the most famous brands of spirits the world over are created and bottled right here in our backyard. United States Distilled Products is the latest business being featured in our "Made in Central Minnesota" series.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-princeton-company-boasts-3000-liquor-products-audio/feed/010 Great Central Minnesota Businesses to Buy Your Christmas Gifts This Yearhttp://wjon.com/10-great-central-minnesota-businesses-to-buy-your-christmas-gifts-this-year/
http://wjon.com/10-great-central-minnesota-businesses-to-buy-your-christmas-gifts-this-year/#commentsFri, 23 Nov 2012 06:01:09 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=149665Continue reading…]]>We're undoubtedly in the thick of the busiest shopping season of the year, and there are more options than ever before. With the rise in popularity of such shopping holidays as Small Business Saturday," many people are now opting to spend their money at local, independently owned shops.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-kimball-man-designs-ships-uniqie-bike-carriers-around-us-photos-audio/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Decoy Company Creates Functional Urns [AUDIO, GALLERY]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-decoy-company-celebrates-life-with-functional-urns-audio-gallery/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-decoy-company-celebrates-life-with-functional-urns-audio-gallery/#commentsThu, 01 Nov 2012 05:19:01 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=144662Continue reading…]]>A local company has found a unique way to honor the memories of outdoor enthusiasts and their pets. "Wildlife Urn" is a branch of the Jennings Decoy Company in St. Cloud - and this week's featured "Made in Central Minnesota" business.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-muggsys-beans-a-coffee-force-in-st-cloud-and-beyond-audio/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Osakis Distillery Makes MN's First Legal Whiskey [AUDIO]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-osakis-distillery-makes-mns-first-legal-whiskey-audio/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-osakis-distillery-makes-mns-first-legal-whiskey-audio/#commentsThu, 18 Oct 2012 05:08:08 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=140479Continue reading…]]>Minnesota's first legal whiskey maker - in all of history - is right here in central Minnesota. Panther Distillery of Osakis opened to the public in 2012, and is our latest featured business in our "Made in Central Minnesota" series.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-locally-run-dezurik-world-leader-in-valve-design-audio-gallery/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Costume Designer Fills Unique Niche [AUDIO,GALLERY]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-costume-designer-fills-unique-niche-audiogallery/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-costume-designer-fills-unique-niche-audiogallery/#commentsThu, 30 Aug 2012 05:01:22 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=128646Continue reading…]]>One of the most prolific costume makers in the state of Minnesota is located right in downtown St. Cloud - and is the latest entrepreneur to be featured here on "Made in Central MN."

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-costume-designer-fills-unique-niche-audiogallery/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Microbiologics Keeping Food Supply Safehttp://wjon.com/central-mn-made-microbiologics-keeping-food-supply-safe/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-microbiologics-keeping-food-supply-safe/#commentsFri, 17 Aug 2012 05:50:21 +0000Jim Mauricehttp://wjon.com/?p=125604Continue reading…]]>We are continuing our "Made in Central Minnesota" series today (Friday) with a story about a St. Cloud company that makes microorganisms. Microbiologics is company that's been here in St. Cloud since 1971, but most people have no idea how important they are for the safety of the people of this planet.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-microbiologics-keeping-food-supply-safe/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Long Prairie Couple Pioneers in Vinegar-Making [AUDIO, GALLERY]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-long-prairie-couple-pioneers-in-vinegar-making-audio-gallery/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-long-prairie-couple-pioneers-in-vinegar-making-audio-gallery/#commentsThu, 16 Aug 2012 05:02:32 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=125492Continue reading…]]> In today's installment of "Made in Central Minnesota," we bring you a business so unique, the owners had to create a new word in order to name it. "The Leatherwood Vinegary" makes and sells around 50 varieties of fruit and herb-flavored wine vinegars.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-long-prairie-couple-pioneers-in-vinegar-making-audio-gallery/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Electric Car Created in Princeton [GALLERY, AUDIO]http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-electric-car-created-in-princeton-gallery-audio/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-electric-car-created-in-princeton-gallery-audio/#commentsWed, 15 Aug 2012 05:01:50 +0000Abby Faulknerhttp://wjon.com/?p=125026Continue reading…]]>A maker of electric vehicles operating all around the world is based right here in our backyard

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-st-martin-company-a-world-leader-in-large-scale-recycling-audio-gallery/feed/0CENTRAL MN MADE: Clearwater Woman Creates Skin Care Linehttp://wjon.com/central-mn-made-clearwater-women-creates-skin-care-line/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-clearwater-women-creates-skin-care-line/#commentsThu, 09 Aug 2012 05:18:52 +0000Jim Mauricehttp://wjon.com/?p=122044Continue reading…]]>Today (Thursday) in our "Made in Central Minnesota" series we have the story of a Clearwater woman who created a product for herself, and turned it into a thriving business. Purple Prairie Botanicals is owned by Bethany Albers.

]]>http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-improved-boat-anchor-in-sauk-centre/feed/0Digger Anchor (Jim Maurice)CENTRAL MN MADE: Manufacturing Big Business for the Areahttp://wjon.com/central-mn-made-manufacturing-big-business-for-the-area/
http://wjon.com/central-mn-made-manufacturing-big-business-for-the-area/#commentsMon, 06 Aug 2012 05:23:15 +0000Jim Mauricehttp://wjon.com/?p=121989Continue reading…]]>From gears, to soaps, to engines Central Minnesota is a hotbed for manufacturing. Tim Zipoy is a Workforce Development Advisor. He says most people are surprised by the wide range of products that are made here.